New Zealand organisations are being warned to be careful about accidentally hiring North Korean IT workers.

Young people say political parties' social media is "so cringe, it's funny" - while a social media expert argues that trashing each other can backfire.

A woman whose death is at the centre of a homicide investigation in Christchurch can now be named.

Emergency services are responding to an incident in an Auckland suburb on Thursday afternoon.

When Philip Kean saw his former student on the news, involved in a mid-air stabbing over the Middle East, it was a big surprise.

When Philip Kean saw his former student on the news, involved in a mid-air stabbing over the Middle East, it was a big surprise.

Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote with a new poll revealing a change described by commentators as "massive".

Unbeaten Kiwi mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling doesn't just want to be a UFC champion, but one of the greatest the sport has ever seen.

The Green Party has pledged to reinstate the pay equity scheme and fund a settlement for the 65,000 care and support workers whose claim was stopped by the government's changes.

Pacific Island contingents to the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, are finalising their preparations ahead of the event.

In the lead-up to November's election, Midday Report is speaking with the technology spokesperson for a range of parties about their biggest hopes and fears with artificial intelligence (AI) and the role of the Government in regulating the technology. On Thursday, Guyon Epsiner sat down with Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong.

The government has reversed a rule change following warnings from electrical inspectors that homes and businesses would be exposed to a new lethal risk.

A Christchurch bar has held onto its liquor licence following the death of a club member after a heavy drinking session, but it will only be able to serve alcohol to diners for three months.

France captain Pauline Bourdon Sansus will miss this month's three-test series in New Zealand against the Black Ferns for personal reasons.

Two things should probably be made clear at the start of a reflection on the life and times of Phil Gifford - the broadcaster, sports journalist, raconteur and family man.

Cook Islands women are dancing their way into healthier, happier lives through traditional dance.

The answer is more nuanced than it’s ever been.

From today, the Medical Council can begin registering physician associates (PAs) after rule changes earlier this year.

ACT has overtaken National in large donations, declaring another $225,000, bringing its total to $2.3 million.

New Zealanders want access to cash - and some want even stricter standards for its provision than the Reserve Bank had proposed.

ACT has overtaken National in large donations, declaring another $225,000, bringing its total to $2.3 million.

Political parties, candidates and Members of Parliament (MPs) gearing up towards Fiji's upcoming general elections have been encouraged to adhere to strict campaign rules to avoid getting into trouble.

Retaining their identity is the number one priority for Northland Rugby as they prepare their submissions for a proposed overhaul of the game in New Zealand.

Explainer - The deadline to enrol to vote in this year's election is rapidly approaching, but many people may not know that anyone over 18 who is eligible is legally required to enrol.

The New Zealand music legend turns 70-years-old on 3 January and will celebrate with a show at the Coroglen.

A convicted Wellington drug dealer has been granted leave by the Supreme Court to appeal orders to forfeit estimated profits totalling nearly $2.8 million.

A mother charged with manslaughter over the death of her three-year-old son in Auckland's Devonport will be allowed to keep her name secret until trial.

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National wants to progress a more seamless trans-Tasman travel experience.

Greater Wellington Regional Council is prosecuting Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai over the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant.

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Labour is campaigning on a new law to stop businesses "tricking" people into unnecessary costs.

Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma, 71, has become the first woman to be appointed the Governor-General of one of the world's smallest nations.

Greater Wellington Regional Council is prosecuting Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai over the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant.

Farming groups have been critical of the Opportunity Party's agriculture policies on climate and tax, fearing it will see farmers walk off the land.

Heartland Group Holdings shareholders have given the go-ahead to the $620 million takeover and merger of its Heartland Bank with TSB.

Multi-viral rapid antigen tests (RATs) at GPs could cut unnecessary antibiotics and, in some cases, avoid hospital referrals, according to a new study.

Dunedin police are investigating an unexplained death in the city overnight.

Former Crusaders halfback Brynn Hall will end four seasons away from Super Rugby Pacific after signing with the Hurricanes.

The Solomon Islands has pledged to the United Nations to deliver free universal education by 2027.

A homicide investigation into the deaths of two people in the Buller region on Tuesday remains ongoing, police say.

The government's recipe for cutting thousands more public sector jobs demands using AI much more. RNZ looks through 16 documents that led up Nicola Willis's announcement in May of 8700 jobs to go and unleashing the machines.

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Police have named a woman and infant who died in a crash in the Far North in August.

An environmental group in American Samoa is taking legal action against the United States government over its [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/749226/pacific-voices-condemn-us-plan-for-offshore-mineral-extraction-off-american-samoa plans for deep-sea mining near the territory.

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What can you do if you're staring down a sentence for drug driven crime?

Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett was a rock icon who lived hard and burned bright - but the woman underneath was far more vulnerable.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Edgeware, Christchurch.

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